It had been a long time since I saw this episode for the last time, but yesterday it happened again: right from the moment Kay Freestone enters the scene to the final moments at the carousel I was completely in love with Trish van Devere. What a sad story for a strong woman. (for me she is indeed one of those murderers I quite like) And absolutely nothing in the story and the time it takes to unravel is out of place or out of balance. Even the much criticized scene in Kay's old house has a necessary purpose. The film builds it's own case for (and against!) this beautiful woman. A strong cast and delightful music also play their part. One of the best sequences in the entire Columbo-series is Kay in the elevator, trying to get hold of the murder weapon. She's a small woman, but determined like no other. Just watch what she does and listen to the music that gives total and functional support. And finally, when everything falls to pieces and there's absolutely no way out anymore, she says "I'll survive, I'll fight, I might even win".
Why have we never seen significantly more of this talented and ravishing woman?
Why have we never seen significantly more of this talented and ravishing woman?